Amigos Library Services is pleased to welcome HeinOnline as its newest vendor partner through the Member Discount Services program.

A new quarterly educational series, called The Hive, is launching at Amigos Library Services in September. The 60-minute sessions offer multiple speakers the opportunity to share their ideas, concepts, and best practices on a proposed topic. Hive panelists will speak for 8 minutes each, followed by Q&A for the individual panelists.

The June 12 issue of Continued, Amigos' Continuing Education newsletter, is here! Explore the latest courses, events, and resources for library staff, including: 

As the volume and complexity of research data output continues to increase, so do the intricacies of managing, sharing, and securing this data. Libraries can play a central role in research support, but their efforts can feel especially challenging when facing significant budgetary and capacity constraints.

Amigos Library Services invites proposals for panelists for the inaugural Hive: Tips and Tricks for Using Generative AI on Monday, September 22nd, from 1:30-2:30 pm CT. Panelists will present the tips and tricks they have found to harness the transformative power of generative AI.

Possible topics include:

In an age of self-service kiosks and automated returns, the circulation desk remains a vital point of connection in libraries. More than just a place to check out materials, it serves as a hub for customer service, relationship-building, and community engagement.

Many things can get in the way of marketing the library or library services, but a powerful story can break through the noise. Chris Boivin will show participants how to apply an established marketing methodology to create a library story that boosts your reach. Learn to utilize word-of-mouth marketing that centers patron success while also empowering staff to guide the library’s story.

Summer is an ideal time for library staff to sharpen their skills and explore tools. Through Amigos Library Services, staff can spend time learning about tools designed to clean up messy data, how to do more with MARC records, or pick up some programming language basics.  

Amigos is closely monitoring statewide programs and services - and we appreciate state libraries' efforts to keep libraries and partners informed as they navigate the changing landscape of IMLS's Grants to States program.

Amigos Library Services is pleased to announce the following individuals have been elected to three-year terms (2024-2027) on the Amigos Board of Directors: 

During last week's Annual Membership Meeting, Amigos announced one of its largest investments in member benefits. Beginning in June, Live Online sessions will be added to the list of continuing education offerings provided as a free benefit of membership. This addition encompasses all single- and multi-part sessions focused on various practical and specialized skills.

On May 14, 2025, Amigos Library Services hosted "Our Present. Our Futures. The Amigos Member Conference 2025," bringing together library professionals and several students from across the region for a day of learning, inspiration, and connection.

Amigos is pleased to share an exciting professional development opportunity from vendor partner Bloomsbury. On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm central, Bloomsbury will host a free webinar, Global Plays in Translation, through its acclaimed Drama Online digital library.

If you haven’t already, it’s time to secure your seat now for the May 14th Amigos Member Conference 2025. Join fellow members for a day of inspiring ideas and future-focused conversations. Registration for the live event closes May 12th.

Coming in 2026, BioOne’s flagship journal aggregation BioOne Complete will introduce a Subscribe to Open pilot. Complementary content will be delivered via their new BioOne eBooks collections.

An educational solutions company, Infobase serves the school and library community with over 15,000 print, film, and digital products, and is currently offering promotions for both current and former subscribers. Libraries can save 25-50% on various collections and packages through June 30th.